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Vic Opposition pledges regional infrastructure boost

A Coalition government would set up a $100 million account for infrastructure projects exclusively for Victoria's regional and rural councils.

The State Opposition says the money would help address a growing backlog in much needed projects.

The Opposition's spokesman for regional and rural development, Peter Ryan, says the money would primarily be for new projects, although it would also fund some maintenance of existing assets.

He says under the plan, councils would have more of a say on what projects should be funded.

"Applications for this funding would be conducted through the regional development committees and ... that means we will make sure we have a good, strong proposition driven from the ground up with local people prioritising what are the important infrastructure initiatives that they want to see developed," he said.